This programme explores the interconnectedness between animals and their environment through theoretical and practical competencies, related to both research and industry settings. It is a broad-based programme that investigates the diverse relationships between captive or wild animal situations in relation to a range of habitat management and conservation strategies. Being able to develop ecosystems or environments that monitor biodiversity or enrich an animal’s wellbeing is key knowledge that is examined at a national and international level to give a global perspective.
Ecological techniques relevant to monitoring species and their habitats are also undertaken.
The programme is delivered by teaching staff with a wide range of industry
and research experience at University Centre Somerset’s Cannington campus. There
are a range of facilities available to further support academic studies, such as
an extensive animal collection and access to local environments such as the UK’s
largest wetland habitat, Steart Marshes (WWT).
As part of your degree you
will be required to undertake work experience in the first year in an
industry-related business. In addition, a variety of optional visits to external
organisations aid the development of existing skill sets.
The modules
studied may include:
You will be equipped with a range of skills securely underpinned by fundamental principles and theories of animal management/conservation with a clear application to industry and research. Enabling you to progress to the workplace and/or higher study, with access to an excellent range of facilities to support your learning and progression to the workplace and/or higher level studies/research.
You will have a support network that includes 1:1 and group tutorials for personal progress and an academic development programme for transferable skills at every level of study. Induction programmes and introductory coursework will provide upskilling and formative feedback on the academic standards reached.
This programme explores the interconnectedness between animals and their environment through theoretical and practical competencies, related to both research and industry settings. It is a broad-based programme that investigates the diverse relationships between captive or wild animal situations in relation to a range of habitat management and conservation strategies. Being able to develop ecosystems or environments that monitor biodiversity or enrich an animal’s wellbeing is key knowledge that is examined at a national and international level to give a global perspective.
Ecological techniques relevant to monitoring species and their habitats are also undertaken.
The programme is delivered by teaching staff with a wide range of industry
and research experience at University Centre Somerset’s Cannington campus. There
are a range of facilities available to further support academic studies, such as
an extensive animal collection and access to local environments such as the UK’s
largest wetland habitat, Steart Marshes (WWT).
As part of your degree you
will be required to undertake work experience in the first year in an
industry-related business. In addition, a variety of optional visits to external
organisations aid the development of existing skill sets.
The modules
studied may include:
You will be equipped with a range of skills securely underpinned by fundamental principles and theories of animal management/conservation with a clear application to industry and research. Enabling you to progress to the workplace and/or higher study, with access to an excellent range of facilities to support your learning and progression to the workplace and/or higher level studies/research.
You will have a support network that includes 1:1 and group tutorials for personal progress and an academic development programme for transferable skills at every level of study. Induction programmes and introductory coursework will provide upskilling and formative feedback on the academic standards reached.
The Animal Management Centre is great. It’s really well equipped and has loads of different species for us to learn about.
This degree could help learners gain employment within an animal establishment, zoological collection, wildlife organisation, conservation body or ecological consultancy. In addition, upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons), progression to a Masters Degree or PhD could be an option. Graduates could progress to an MSc in Animal Behaviour or Primate/Wildlife/Zoo Conservation or Ecology.
Typically entrants will possess a minimum of 80 UCAS points from a full Level 3 qualification. Five GCSEs including English language, maths and science at grade 4 and above, or recognised equivalent. Additional Equipment Required PPE is required for practicals on the animal unit: steel toe-capped boots or wellingtons plus blue overalls are needed. They can be obtained from agricultural stores. Waterproof clothing, sensible walking boots and high visibility jackets may be required for working in external environments. Resources such as textbooks or statistical software will be recommended to support learning at the start of each module. Optional trips and visits offered will incur additional costs.